Welcome to part 2 of The Phoenix is a Poet with widower Barry Johnson. If you haven’t listened to part 1, please do that first because it gives you a terrific context.

In this episode, Barry and Emeric continue their open-heart conversation. You'll discover the number one reason why you should really keep a journal. The sensuous-ethereal-sex-dream that became Barry’s first poem. Deep dark places. Dating conundrums. Finding meaning.And you won’t want to miss Barry’s mesmerizing voice as he reads his poems, and so much more.

Bulletos

• Why I Really Write in My Journal
• The Sex Dream: How I Wrote My First Poem
• Poem Reading: A Lover Visits
• Blood Rushes Through
• Didn’t Answer the Phone for 72 Hours
• Crying in Bed—3 Days Straight
• Pretending to Be Content
• Sweet Sweet Sweet Mourning Song
• Poem Reading: Again
• Grief: The Gift That Keeps on Giving?
• Freeway of Emotions— Unlimited Lanes
• Missing the Things Nobody Knew
• Can You Find Meaning in The Dark?
• Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (Thank Bob Dylan)
• Hurricane Grief
• Squashed Feelings 101
• What Her Letter Said
• First Date: Good Woman, Bad Timing
• Relationship Expiration Date
• Barry the Romantic Renaissance Man

Thanks for listening. I hope you join Barry Johnson and me for part 3, the grand finale of The Phoenix is a Poet, because surprises await you!

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